Federico Fellini’s La Strada (The Road) is one of the true masterpieces of modern cinema, winning an Academy Award in 1957. This visually stunning new stage adaptation, directed by Olivier Award nominee Sally Cookson (Jane Eyre, Hetty Feather), boasts a beautiful score by Benji Bower, with songs performed live on stage by a multi-talented cast.

The story of wide-eyed Gelsomina, who is sold by her penniless mother to Zampano, a travelling sideshow strongman, unfolds as they journey through the Italian countryside performing for their keep. Their perilous road trip leads them to a ragtag travelling circus where they meet Il Matto, the tightrope walker, who rekindles Gelsomina’s spirit with a new found confidence.

In this much-anticipated new stage production, Fellini’s profoundly impassioned and deeply involving story is sure to stimulate the senses, fire your emotions and stir the soul.

Wonderful. I’d pay good money to see Cookson adapt almost anything…. It’s a marvel.Times

Sally Cookson directs a fine ensemble in a witty and inventive high-wire production with a modern edge.★★★★ Guardian

A truly inspiring piece of theatre… Audrey Brisson is a delight...The arrival of Bart Soroczynski (as the fool) brings more magic and delightful choreography to the show★★★★★ Sardines Magazine

A masterclass of stagecraft and theatrical ingenuity that moves effortlessly from one stunning visual to the next… A hauntingly beautiful piece of total theatre… Stunningly presented by the talented cast of actor-musiciansLondon Theatre

A truly creative and imaginative piece of theatre; bittersweet, poignant and melancholyBroadway World

A remarkable and captivating piece of theatre; intelligent, engaging and unusual. Productions like this need to be supported, embraced and treasuredUK Theatre Network

Under Sally Cookson’s wonderful direction, La Strada is a beautiful, poetic piece, full of atmosphere and just a little touch of magic – catch it on tour before its London residency, where it’s bound to be a huge success.★★★★ Female Arts

“A completely amazing show, on so many levels, extremely creative use of a multi-talented cast – on and off stage (the telegraph poles were extremely important!) to tell the story and the use of the music/musicians added a very moving part to the whole. Thank you La Strada cast & director.”

Leamington Courier

Guardian

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